No Rain
Blind Melon
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All I can say is that my life is pretty plain I like watchin' the puddles gather rain And all I can do is just pour some tea for two And speak my point of view but it's not sane It's not sane I just want someone to say to me, oh I'll always be there when you wake, yeah You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today So stay with me and I'll have it made And I don't understand why sleep all day And I start to complain that there's no rain And all I can do is read a book to stay awake And it rips my life away but it's a great escape Escape, escape, escape All I can say is that my life is pretty plain You don't like my point of view, you think that I'm insane It's not sane, it's not sane I just want someone to say to me, oh I'll always be there when you wake, yeah You know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today So stay with me and I'll have it made, I'll have it made, I'll have it made Oh, no, no, you know, I really wanna, really gonna have it made You know, I'll have it made
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Written by: Shannon Hoon, Christopher Thorn, Thomas Stevens, Brad Smith, Glen Graham
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7 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"No Rain" was released on the band's 1992 debut album, "Blind Melon." As the album's second single, the song gained significant popularity in 1993, reaching number one on both the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and the RPM Canadian Singles Chart.
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InspirationShannon Hoon, the band's lead vocalist, wrote "No Rain" about his feelings of alienation and depression. The song's upbeat music contrasts sharply with its somber lyrics, reflecting Hoon's struggle with maintaining a positive attitude despite his personal struggles.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, became an MTV staple. It features Heather DeLoach playing the "Bee Girl" — a young, outcast girl in a bee costume who eventually finds her tribe of fellow bee people. The Bee Girl character was developed from the album cover, which shows a family member of drummer Glen Graham in a bee costume.
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Legacy"No Rain" is considered Blind Melon's signature song. Despite the band's short-lived career – Hoon died of a drug overdose in 1995 – the song continues to receive regular airplay on several radio formats. It is especially remembered for its catchy riff and optimistic tone, despite its somber subject matter.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "No Rain." Among them are artists like Puddle Of Mudd and Jamie Cullum. Additionally, it has been used in numerous films and television shows, including "Wayne's World 2," "The Voice," and "The Office."
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Awards and AccoladesIn 1994, "No Rain" was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 37th Grammy Awards. Though it didn't win, the nomination helped solidify the band's place in rock music history.
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Charitable InitiativeIn 2002, Heather DeLoach, who played the "Bee Girl" in the song's music video, auctioned off her original bee costume and donated the proceeds to the MusiCares Foundation, a charity that provides financial and medical assistance to struggling musicians.
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